938. Film Club: Monty Python’s Life of Brian (with Antony Rotunno)

In this episode I'm going to explore the notion of "Britishness", including the stereotypes, the reality and the complexity of defining Britishness, or any other national identity. For a transcription and to download click here http://wp.me/p4IuUx-2Ey  Image: Gene Bible http://www.genebible.co.uk  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 Maalis 201554min

Some feedback on poems written by LEPsters in response to episode 258, and then a film review of Kingsman: The Secret Service - a new spy film set in the UK. For more details click here http://wp.me/p4IuUx-2JX  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

26 Helmi 20151h 6min

This episode is devoted to the memory of my Grandfather Dennis, who died at the end of December last year. For more information and a transcript of this episode click here: https://teacherluke.co.uk/2015/02/24/259-eulogy-for-dennis/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

24 Helmi 201558min

This is a very short podcast episode because I don't have much time, but I just wanted to say a very sincere THANK YOU to everyone who voted for me in the 2014 Macmillan Love English Awards. I've written a poem to express my gratitude. Listen to the episode to hear it. Why not write your own poem in the comment section of my website? Click here to visit the relevant page: http://wp.me/p4IuUx-2JN  You'll also hear a short extract from an interview with Eminem in this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

17 Helmi 201513min

This improvised and unscripted episode has no specific agenda or language focus, but contains some news, some philosophical conundrums, a few film reviews as well as the usual spoken English and natural phrases. The overall theme which emerged during the recording was that of being positive and making the most of what you've got. Click here to visit the page for this episode: http://wp.me/p4IuUx-2DH  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10 Helmi 20151h 14min

This is an episode all about the benefits of reading books and listening to audiobooks in English. It contains lots of advice for using books for improving your English, and several lists of recommended books too. Also, claim your free audiobook from Audible.com - click here for details: http://wp.me/p4IuUx-2lr  Claim your free audiobook here: http://www.audible.com/t1/30trial_at?source_code=PDTGBPD060314004R  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 Helmi 20151h 8min

My response to the film Taken 3, plus 12 expressions which use the word 'take'. Click here for vocabulary notes and more: http://wp.me/p4IuUx-2tb  #Taken3 #film #english #tefl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

26 Tammi 20151h 2min

In this one I’m going to go through all parts of the IELTS test, giving you some tips and general advice. I’m recording this because it is one of the most commonly requested episodes. People are always asking me to do episodes about IELTS and I have never done one until now. So here it is, the eagerly awaited IELTS episode. Loads of people around the world take the IELTS test to get a grade of their English. More and more it is becoming the world’s #1 test of English level. It is a notoriously tough test which challenges many people aroudn the world every day, so what wisdom can I impart to my loyal LEPsters who are hoping to prove themselves in the IELTS challenge? Well, quite a lot I hope. Click here for a transcript, links and more http://wp.me/p4IuUx-2k6  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

22 Tammi 20151h 19min